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Is your elderly or dependent family member struggling to join you in the UK?

You are not alone. Adult Dependant Relative (ADR) applications are some of the toughest in the UK immigration system. The requirements are rigid. The success rate is low. Above all, the emotional toll is high.

However, where the Immigration Rules offer no viable solution, Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights may provide a critical alternative route to reunite families.

At Passportia, we do not give up when it gets difficult. We step in when it matters most.

What Makes ADR Applications So Challenging?

To succeed under the ADR route, you must prove that:

• Your family member needs long-term personal care due to age, illness or disability;
• Such care is unavailable or unaffordable in their home country;
• You can support them financially without relying on public funds.

Even a single missing document can lead to refusal. However, a refusal under the Rules does not mean your case is over.

⭐ Article 8 – Your Legal Safety Net

Article 8 protects the right to family life. When strict rules cause unjustified separation, the law allows for "exceptional circumstances" to be considered.

UK courts and the Home Office recognise this, especially when care needs and family bonds are compelling.

This is where expert legal representation is crucial.

⭐ Why Passportia?

We are a Level 2 OISC-regulated firm, authorised to act in complex human rights and asylum cases. Our legal advisors specialise in:

• Appealing ADR refusals;
• Building robust Article 8 arguments;
• preparing evidence-led submissions that highlight the unique aspects of your family’s situation.

Whether you are starting an application or fighting a refusal, we are here to help you make your case with confidence.

Contact Passportia today for a confidential consultation.

Let us help you reunite with the people who matter most.

✉️ info@passportia.org

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